Kiel Area School District

The Kiel Area School District in Wisconsin operates 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools (one traditional and one virtual), and no alternative schools. Overall, the district performs well, with several standout schools and a strong ranking among Wisconsin school districts.

Zielanis Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, with over 70% of 3rd and 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. It also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 9.0%. Kiel High has an impressive 98.8% four-year graduation rate and 0.0% dropout rate, and it outperforms the district and state on ACT assessments. The virtual Between the Lakes Virtual Academy has 100% of its 6th, 7th, and 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and Social Studies, but it also has a concerning 11.5% dropout rate.

The district's spending per student varies significantly, from $9,076 at Between the Lakes Virtual Academy to $13,323 at Kiel High. While the district as a whole performs well, there is a notable gap in performance between the elementary/middle schools and the high schools, with the high schools lagging behind on some metrics like social studies proficiency. This could indicate a need to align curriculum and teaching practices across grade levels. Overall, the Kiel Area School District appears to be performing well, but the data also highlights areas for potential improvement, such as addressing the virtual school dropout rates and ensuring equity in resource allocation.